Epson XP-30 Ink Cartridges Printer Review

Expert review of the Epson XP-30 printer13 November 2012

Our Verdict:

One of the smallest A4 inkjet printers in the market, the Epson XP-30 is a true space-saving unit capable of printing high-quality documents, photos, and graphics in full colour as well as in crisp black and white. The Epson Expression Home XP-30 printer produces superb results when printing photographs on glossy photo paper. Print speeds are also commendable compared to other single-function units. The Epson XP-30 Expression Home printer even offers low-cost advantages, as it uses individual ink cartridges instead of tri-colour tanks that are prone to ink waste. However, the Epson XP-30 model does not have additional functions, being a basic, single-function inkjet printer.

Design

The Epson XP-30 colour inkjet printer is a compact device with a simple layout. It comes in a stylish black finish that can easily complement any desktop setting. It is designed for low-volume home printing and has a colour inkjet engine with high-resolution capacity up to 5760 dpi. The Epson XP30 inkjet printer is also ideal for photo printing, and it can handle a variety of print media, including glossy photo paper.

Advantages

Size is definitely an advantage for the Epson XP-30. It is compact and well designed and it will sit well even in small desktops. In fact the Expression Home XP30 is Epson's smallest ever A4 inkjet printer with individual colour cartridges. The Expression Home XP-30 can print as many as 26 monochrome pages per minute, though colour printing is slower at only 13 ppm. It is a good choice for home users on a budget, as it keeps running costs low with its high-capacity, low-cost Epson XP-30 cartridges.

Disadvantages

However, the Epson XP-30 printer only offers single functionality, which means it is more suitable for personal use instead of demanding office work.